Electric Start

[TheColoradoWildcat]

This is a snow blower, not a mower; however, a B&S 9hp motor is a B&S 9hp motor.

After running for approx six hours in heavy [15"-20"] snow, I parked in garage. Next morning, I wanted to clean out some areas, but the motor would not start. The Electric start did nothing, no clicks or sounds; and the manual start did not turn the engine over.

Manual talks about starter "freezing up" so have put in sun for a couple days, but the outside temp was not above freezing. Today, it starts with the manual, usually on first pull; however the Electric start still does absolutely nothing. Guess it could still have ice inside.

Any suggestions would be very appreciated.

 

[KennyV]

WELCOME to LMF....

You could either use a heat lamp ...OR just a regular hair dryer ... should be able to toast things up to where they work again... :smile:KennyV

 

[TheColoradoWildcat]

Thanks for the timely reply. It is 48 degrees here today [Colorado] and going to 58/60 tomorrow and Saturday. That should thaw it out, but your suggestions would probably "dry" it out as well.

Question, is there a way to prevent the moisture from getting in there in the first place/ Would spraying WD40 prior to each use keep the moisture from freezing? I should not have to use a heat lamp/hair dryer each time I want to start the thing...I guess this is some highly-paid engineer's better design idea!

 

[KennyV]

WD40 might just do it... it should push the water out. Water displacement is what that stuff is suppose to do best, so spray it down before it gets a chance to freeze.... :smile:KennyV